Короткие любовные романы
Различные книги в жанре Короткие любовные романыDoing It Right
Lovers who'll steal everything. . .your wallet, your keys, your inhibitions, and sometimes even your heart. Thief Of Hearts There's never a dull night in the ER for Dr. Jared Dean, especially when the woman of his fantasies beats the crud out of the city's toughest mobster. It's enough to get a guy all hot and bothered. Kara, a/k/a The Avenging Angel, is sort of a Robin Hood with better shoes. But her latest stunt has the gorgeous doc on a mobster's hit list. There's only one thing to do: guard Dr. Jared's fine bod until she can figure a way out of this mess. . . Wild Hearts Gorgeous, absolutely gorgeous. Too bad he was trying to steal her car. Kat Wechter has no intention of letting that happen, but it's amazing what an irresistible bad boy can drive a woman to do (pun intended). And Chester «Chess» McNamara is not your typical car thief. Seems he's fueled (ouch) by more complicated motives. And to find out what they are, Kat is more than willing to go along for the ride. . .(couldn't resist). Praise for MaryJanice Davidson "Unwavering in her humor." – Romantic Times "Her sexy sense of humor is irresistible!" –Lori Foster
Off Kilter
Fire Down Below Brash entrepreneur Roan McAuley has no problem getting naked. But being the only one in the room dropping kilt and giving plenty isn't his idea of fun–even if it's for the «Men of the Highlands» calendar and a good cause. However, getting feisty photographer Tessa Vandergriff all hot, bothered, and hungry is proving irresistible. . .even though she's not his type. And even if the sizzling attraction between them is changing everything this roguish playboy thinks he knows about lust. . .and love. Praise for Donna Kauffman and Her Novels «Give me more.» –Linda Howard on The Charm Stone "Whimsical and sexy." –Jennifer Crusie on Your Wish Is My Command "Donna Kauffman writes smart and sexy, with sizzle to spare!" –Janet Evanovich
Heated
She's Sexy In The City. . . Bianca King is living the golden life in metro Georgia with a booming veterinary practice and a steady string of dates–until her somewhat estranged father asks for her help in keeping the family ranch afloat. When Bianca returns to her small South Carolina hometown, she meets the latest threat, neighboring rancher Kahron Strong, a man with knowing eyes and the body of a gladiator. But this competition may just do Bianca some good. . . . . .He's Rugged On The Ranch Ever ambitious, Kahron has his eye on the Kings' ranch–among other things. Bianca rejects his offer to buy, but he's not one to take no for an answer, even if it comes from the sexiest lips he's never kissed. But when a series of dangerous accidents puts the business and Bianca at risk, Kahron decides the auburn beauty is much more valuable than her land. As they come together to track the source of the trouble, Bianca will have to surrender her resolve and her heart to save the ranch. . .and something she cares about even more.
No Other Lover Will Do
Ultimate bad boy Solomon Crawford dates for sport. He hunts the most attractive women in town, and after sex, leaves before sunrise, never to return. He also happens to co-own Carolina Serenity–the hottest resort in Sugar Mountain, North Carolina–where stunner Kandace Davis is taking a much-needed break from her hectic work schedule. The last thing the two expect is to find each other–in a steamy hot tub. . . Solomon is the most arrogant, wickedly sexy man Kandace has ever met, but she's not the only one who can't resist him. Carmen De La Croix, Solomon's business partner, has loved him from the start–with a vengeance. There's no way in hell she'll allow Solomon and Kandace to play out their passion in front of her. In fact, she'll do whatever it takes to keep Solomon away from the woman he's finally ready to watch the sunrise with. . .
Red Light Wives
From New York Times bestselling author Mary Monroe comes a powerful novel about the hopes, dreams, laughter–and limits–of six unique women surviving on the streets of San Francisco. . . They're about as different as six women can be–haughty and humble, beautiful and plain, young and not-so-young, black, white, Latina, and origins unknown. But aside from a gift for laughing hardship in the face, they have one very important thing in common–Clyde Brooks. You might say that Clyde is their «manager.» And you might say that Lula Mae, Ester, Megan, Rosalee, Helen, and Rockelle are colleagues–in the world's oldest profession. Clyde likes to refer to them as his «wives.» Maybe it's their love for the high life–and for each other–that makes the bond between Clyde's ladies so unbreakable. Maybe it's their private demons that keep them so loyal to Clyde–or so he thinks. For hard as they try to distract themselves, nothing can quell the women's longing for a life free from Clyde and what he represents–until one daring act of defiance changes everything. . . Praise for Mary Monroe «Reminiscent of Zora Neale Hurston.» – Publishers Weekly «Watch out Toni Morrison, there is a new sister in town.» – Rapport "Mary Monroe is a masterful storyteller." – Philadelphia Inquirer
Confessions
In this dazzling debut, Sasha Campbell delivers a sexy, suspenseful tale of two women whose marriages will be put to the ultimate test. . .For almost ten years, radio talk show host Nikki Truth has shared life's ups and downs with her husband Donovan while doling out in-your-face relationship advice to her listeners. But lately it seems the good times in her own relationship–including the sex–are few and far between. Then she meets widower Kenyon Monroe, whose sizzling touch is too tempting to resist. But not everyone is under Kenyon's spell. . .Nikki's best friend, Trinette Montgomery, can't deny Kenyon is hot, but she never trusts a man who seems too good to be true. And she should know. Married to a successful CFO who travelsa lot, Trinette likes to indulge in all of life's pleasures–including the fine men of St. Louis. But when her game goes too far, Trinette stands to lose everything. . ."These characters leap off the page and make you want to join in."–Lutishia Lovely, author of Heaven Forbid
So You Call Yourself A Man
Carl Weber, the New York Times bestselling author of Up to No Good, will keep you on edge with this tale of three lifelong friends. . . James Robinson and his wife have had their rough patches. But seven years into their marriage, things are better than ever. . .until James's past comes back to haunt him–with a baby in tow. James's best friend, Brent Williams, has always had women throwing themselves at him, but it's taken Brent a while to find someone who wants him for the man he is on the inside. His plus-sized fiancée isn't his usual type, but they seem like a match made in heaven–until a sexy third party comes along. . . When Sonny Harrison's wife sends him packing, he's lonely until he reunites with his high school sweetheart. But as his feelings for her get a little too intense, Brent and James may be the only ones who can intervene. But will that mean losing their friend forever?"Captivating and heartfelt. . .a satisfying read."–The RAWSISTAZ Reviewers"Major revelations and an eye-raising twist will make even seen-it-all fans gasp."– Publishers Weekly Includes an excerpt from Carl Weber's new novel.
Some Like It Scot
There Goes The Bride. . . She's cautious, careful–and about to lose control of her future to a marriage of inconvenience. So, what can reluctant bride Katie McAuley do? Easy–let a modern-day prince charming spirit her away for a month to his Scottish castle. There she can take refuge from her overbearing family and finally figure out what she really wants. But the more Katie sees of Graham McLeod, the harder it's getting to keep their arrangement strictly business. . .As McLeod clan leader, Graham had always placed duty to his heritage and people before everything else. Now with Katie as his «betrothed,» he's finally satisfied a ridiculously outdated Marriage Pact to wed a McAuley descendant, letting him focus on more pressing matters, like preventing a ruthless relative's takeover of his home island. If he could just keep Katie's courage and honesty at arm's length, not to mention their all-too-sizzling attraction. . ."Kauffman's characters are both sexy and intelligent." – Romance Junkies "Their Scottish brogues and sexual prowess will tingle your spine and. . .just make you feel good." – Romantic Times on Bad Boys In Kilts "No one does a Scot quite like Ms. Kauffman." – Coffee Time Reviews
God Don't Like Ugly
New York Times bestselling author Mary Monroe sweeps readers back to the streets, porches, and parlors of civil rights-era Ohio to bring to life the first steps of an enduring friendship between two girls from opposite sides of the track. . .Annette Goode is a shy, awkward, overweight child with a terrible secret. Frightened and ashamed, Annette withdraws into a world of books and food. But the summer Annette turns thirteen, something incredible happens: Rhoda Nelson chooses her as a friend. Dazzling, generous Rhoda, who is everything Annette is not–gorgeous, slim, and worldly–welcomes Annette into the heart of her eccentric family, which includes her handsome and dignified father;her lovely, fragile «Muh'Dear;» her brooding, dangerous brother Jock;and her colorful white relatives–half-crazy Uncle Johnny, sultry Aunt Lola, and scary, surly Granny Goose. With Rhoda's help, Annette survives adolescence and blossoms as a woman. But when her beautiful best friend makes a stunning confession about a horrific childhood crime, Annette's world will never be the same."A coming-of-age journey depicted with wit, poignancy and bite." – Publishers Weekly
Gonna Lay Down My Burdens
Bestselling author Mary Monroe won rave reviews from critics and readers alike with her first two novels, God Don't Like Ugly and The Upper Room, both Main Selections of the Black Expressions Book Club. Now she returns with the masterful Gonna Lay Down My Burdens –that rare novel that inspires laughter, tears, and repeat readings. In the sweltering little town of Belle Helene, Alabama, Carmen Taylor keeps her weaknesses, her frustrations, and her tears to herself. She's too busy shouldering the burdens of her troubled friends, like Desiree Lucienne, the petite, pampered daughter of a doctor who tries to beat the wildness out of her. But it doesn't stop Desiree from trawling for men whenever she can, and trying to drag Carmen along with her. It's not that Carmen hasn't had her share of boozy pick-ups. She has, but they just can't compare to the one steamy night she spent with the man she's loved since they were both kids. Now a local cop, Chester Sheffield, with his Barry White voice and his all-too-fine body, keeps showing up in Carmen's life, wanting to do something about the feelings they obviously have for each other. But that would mean abandoning her «boyfriend» Burl Tupper and that's something Carmen just can't do. Ever since Burl ended up in a wheelchair because of a foolish teenage prank she played on him, Carmen's promised herself that she'd spend the rest of her life making it up to him. When Carmen doesn't take her chance with Chester, Desiree does, and when she learns that she's pregnant with Chester's child, it's almost more than Carmen can bear. Still, her loyalty to Desiree goes back a long way, and she's not about to let a man get in the way of their friendship–even when Desiree starts stepping out on Chester. Then, on a sultry, reckless moonlit night, Carmen commits a desperate crime of passion, and, with Desiree, hits the road running. But she can't run from the truth she's avoided for years–and in a seedy hotel in the middle of nowhere, she confronts her demons head-on. Now Carmen has two choices–a life on the lam, or a full circle return to Belle Helene, the place where it all began. . .and the only place in the world she can lay down her burdens and seize her one true chance at love and redemption.